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GOOD PEOPLE DOING GOOD THINGS EDITORIAL Editor Linda Vining office@northernliving.info (08) 8260 7077 GRAPHIC DESIGN Designer Nicole Aspinall nicole@nicoleaspinall.com ADVERTISING SALES sales@northernliving.info PRINTING 12,500 copies printed by Newstyle Print Pty Ltd DISTRIBUTION 11,000 copies hand delivered to residential letterboxes by IVE Group Australia Pty Ltd PUBLISHER Northern Living is independently owned, produced and published by Avery Magazines. PO Box 2320 SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108 (08) 8180 9455 ABN: 61 689 116 731 © COPYRIGHT All material appearing in Northern Living magazine is copyright unless otherwise stated. Copyright may rest with the provider of the supplied material. No part of Northern Living magazine will be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Northern Living Magazine takes all care to ensure information is correct at the time of printing, but the publisher accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of any content, illustrations, photographs, advertisements or pricing. Views expressed are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher/editor.

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My media stream keeps telling me there are a lot of negative people in the northern suburbs. But I don’t see it that way. The Editor helping at the Community Clean Up Day with Viv Ward and Kris Mead fishing for rubbish in the creek.

I see mainly GOOD people and they far outnumber the bad. But where do you hear the positive stories?

Northern Living takes pleasure in bringing you the profiles of good people doing good things. This month we bring you stories about a musician (cover story), and an accountant who loves fashion and has just won Best Dressed Lady at the races. See her style on page 8. Then there’s a whole gang of community-minded people getting down and dirty during the Community Cleanup. See a page of pictures showing them at work (page 24). Michelle Braham, CEO of Employment Options says that employers looking for new recruits say “send us your good ones”, but what is a “good one”? Read her analysis on page 14. Salisbury is a hub for skills training as you will see in our 8-page liftout. Want to learn a trade, make a computer dance, get into the hospitality industry? There’s something for everyone of any age in our training guide, so hop to it and upgrade your earning potential.

Linda Vining EDITOR ‘Living Legend’, City of Salisbury Rotary Award for Community Achievement

on the COVER Musician Brett Gray has released his debut album (See story page 5) He will be performing at the Mawson Lakes Christmas Market on 28 November where you can book him and his band for a gig and buy his CD.

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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Lockdown fear Huts built at Parafield Airport as short-term accommodation for flight training aviation students is hardly a suitable site for a quarantine station for international university students. If so much as one covid outbreak occurs, Parafield and surrounding suburbs will become hotspots. Will that mean we have to go into LOCKDOWN again? Michael Switch Council opposition Salisbury Council has stated it is not happy with Parafield Airport being used as a Q station for international university students. Chad Buchanan, Deputy Mayor Premier Stephen Marshall says, “international students are an important part of the SA economy that had contributed more than $2bn in 2019.” When is the Premier going to stop gouging dollars from international students and start protecting the health and safety of the local community. No quarantine hub in Salisbury. Mark Trueborne Out of sight out of mind Several correspondents to NL have extolled the benefits of working from home and I agree, but there is a downside. I’m a recent graduate operating in an increasingly automated world, where digitisation rules and social disconnection prevents me bouncing around ideas. I miss informal networking with my workmates and seniors, and receiving positive + negative feedback. Sure we do the work remotely, but our managers don’t get to see all the energy and benefits we bring to the organisation. It’s a case of out of sight, out of mind and it means that stay-at-home workers may miss out on the good assignments and promotions. Damian Peppery 4 northern

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email: office@northernliving.info Go to mag Northern Living is a beautiful magazine. I always read the people profiles, and I love a new recipe. I am going to try the banana cake from the October issue. When we moved to the Salisbury area to live, Northern Living was my go to magazine for everything I needed. Still is. I look out for it every month! Shannen Graham

Living on a salt field An announcement that 15,000 new homes will be developed on the old salt fields, This will form a new suburb. But would you want to live on a salt field (no trees will grow here, only mangroves) with the threat that rising sea levels will inundate your lovely new home? Michele Whatar Salt Pan Development You just need to look at what’s happening at St Kilda to see the undesirable benefits of living at the edge of the salty sea. The Salisbury Mayor says a coordinated approach between council, private landowners, and government will “meet community needs and is environmentally sound”. I don’t think so. Paris Coleman Who lives here? If aliens landed on earth they would think that cars were the main form of life. Clover Carrigan Digital Divide My friends and I are in our 80s and we are feeling very disconnected from life because we have trouble using technology, especially in this covid-centred world which is demanding QR codes, health passports, online shopping,

digital check-ins etc. It’s all a new language that is constantly changing, and for many older people it is impossible to understand and remember. We are a generation used to human interaction and now that each one of us lives alone (widows mainly) we feel the loss of local newspapers, the digitisation of banking and closure of branches, the absence of shop staff, the struggle to find transport timetables, the lack of a contact name and number to pursue inquiries – all of these are examples of operations that make life in an offline world harder and harder to navigate. Unfortunately, we see ourselves on the wrong side of the digital divide. Instead of digital exclusion we oldies call for non-online services to be maintained. Give us someone at the end of the line to help us navigate our way through life in the absence of a computer or smartphone. Molly Ahern

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COVER ARTICLE

ELEVEN DAYS AND

THEN SOME The night his band played his debut album, Eleven Days and then some, live in front of a sell-out audience, a dream came true for Mawson Lakes singer/ songwriter Brett Gray. “I’ve written songs for many years but I put them away and dreamt of the day I would produce an album. It was finally time for the tunes to see the light of day.”

His music is eclectic, a mix of acoustic-based rock and ballads with a country flavour at times, and it is an all-original release with 10 heartfelt tracks.

Well, that day came last month when Brett’s album was launched and his CD went on sale at shows and online on Spotify, iTunes and other digital platforms.

“Song writing is a skill that takes time to develop, and over the years my focus has changed. I’m now more articulate, more mature and my music often reflects my own life’s experiences but with embellishments. People interpret songs in many different ways and take from the lyrics what they want, which is interesting to see.” said Brett. ED

The versatile musician sings, plays guitar and drums, and is also the front man for the Adelaide cover band Eleven Days, which he formed many years ago with his brother, Adam.

Brett will be performing at the Mawson Lakes Christmas Market where he will have a stall so you can buy his CD, or book him or his band for a gig.

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Quick crossword no 16,051

1 Quick crossword no 16,051 QUICK CROSSWORD

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A C G R R R IU MB T E A I N W E A R E E

STATE OF THE MARKET: A REAL ESTATE UPDATE Adelaide currently has one of the most profitable capital city property markets in Australia and the northern suburbs in particular are experiencing a significant rise in selling price in an increasingly competitive market. A recent report by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia shows the median house price in Adelaide has increased by 19.1 per cent in the 12 months to September 1, the fastest pace of growth since 1989. Adelaide dwelling values are currently at a record high with no signs of slowing down soon. The report reveals a steady increase of 5.5 per cent in the last 3 months and 1.9 per cent in September alone. The number of new listings increased last month as social distancing restrictions eased and the spring selling season

commenced, however properties are not on the market long and demand is far outweighing supply. The Salisbury area is generating a lot of interest as properties in the northern suburbs represent relatively affordable housing prices, alongside reasonable commutes and family friendly amenities.

“We are seeing a surge in popularity across the northern suburbs of Adelaide through the current upswing” the report reads.

Record low interest rates, an abundance of buyers and strong confidence in South Australia has seen significant limitations in supply. “The current real estate market is absolutely phenomenal for sellers and investors.” says Rick Birader from First National People’s Choice. “As Adelaide has been the safest during this pandemic we have seen an influx of interest from interstate investors keen to add South Australian property to their rental portfolio. The market is HOT and now is the perfect time to sell.”

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PEOPLE PROFILE Shannen Graham - Fashion in the Field What a thrill to win Fashion on the Field at this year’s Balaklava Cup. In a beautiful spring outfit, Shannen Graham from Mawson Lakes took first prize for best dressed lady. “I like the way race fashion is elegant and feminine where women dress in clothes they don’t wear anywhere else, such as beautiful designer hats, lots of colour, embellishments and sophisticated dresses. My winning dress was a soft feminine spring release with a simple headpiece that I made myself. I accessorised with pearl earrings because I prefer simplicity where one feature is a standout.” Shannen grew up in the Adelaide Hills on 50 acres and her early life was all about horses and horse racing. She said she has been involved in racing at many levels. “Now I enjoy the social side of racing and following race fashion,” she said.

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in the defence industry.

“At work my attire is corporate and conservative and my job is analytical, but come race day I love to dress up and release my social and creative side, so I really get involved in the fun side of racing; with an eye on the horses of course!” “Covid has had a massive impact on the racing industry, which has been affected by capacity limits and restrictions on travel for horses and jockeys. As for fashion, never to be defeated, we turned to virtual fashion and took it online. So we still get dressed up and have fun,” said Shannen. ED

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SALISBURY CITY CENTRE: HELPING YOU GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! With the Salisbury Community Christmas Parade unfortunately cancelled again, The Salisbury City Centre has found another way to generate some festive cheer in the lead up to Christmas. How about a series of FREE Family Fun Days to put a smile on your face? The Salisbury City Centre proudly presents 3 FREE Family Fun Days - Season’s Greetings Saturdays in December. Saturday 4th, 11th and 18th December from 10am – 1pm.

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What’s on across the 3 Saturdays… We’ve got Variety Bash Cars from Hot Wheels and the Avengers, the Salisbury City Band, Salisbury CFS and SES, market stalls, SANTA in Parabanks, kid’s Christmas treasure hunt, face painting, balloon animals, Elf on the Shelf, Christmas decoration making, best dressed and Hoyts Salisbury Cinemas colouring competition and more! Loads of chances to WIN! Cool giveaways! FREE FUN ACTIVITIES for the kids! We hope to see you there! Merry Christmas from the Salisbury City Centre businesses and local traders!

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GIFT CARDS

THE GIVE AND TAKE

BUYING A GIFT CARD

RECEIVING A GIFT CARD

In the lead up to Christmas, many gift cards offered by retailers, cinemas, restaurants, holiday accommodation and adventure experiences, will be purchased for hard-to-buy friends and family.

You may receive a gift card, neatly tucked into a Christmas card.

Here are some tips to help you decide which gift cards to buy. Before you purchase a gift card, check the terms and conditions. These are usually available on the retailer’s website or you could ask in-store to see a copy. • Are there any restrictions on where the gift card can be used? • Can the gift card be used for both in-store purchases and online sales? Or can the recipient only use the gift card by going to the store? • Are there certain products or services that cannot be purchased with the gift card? • Does the business make the recipient spend the full amount in one transaction, or can multiple purchases be made until the full amount is spent? • Does the business charge the recipient any further fees, for example, overseas transaction fees, an entry fee, administration fee, etc

Here are some tips to help you get value from your present. • Keep the gift card in a safe place. If you lose it, the business doesn’t have to replace it. It’s a good idea to take a copy of the card. • Read the terms and conditions for any restrictions on where and how the card can be used. • Check whether the business requires you to spend the full amount in one transaction, or whether you can make multiple purchases until the full amount is spent. Will the remaining balance may be shown on your receipt from the business, or are you able to check the balance online. • Remember to use the card before it expires. You could set a reminder in your phone or make a note in your calendar. Once the card expires, the business is not obliged to honour it. If you have difficulties redeeming a gift card and you believe the retailer isn’t complying with the gift card rules or their own gift card terms, contact Consumer and Business Services for advice. ED

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THE GOOD ONES? Michelle Braham, CEO, Employment Options Inc

We are often asked by employers and others looking to hire new recruits to “send us your good ones”. It is difficult to know how to respond as is the “good one” the young person who found school easy or is it the young person who has faced and overcome adversity? In our experience, those who have been challenged, go on to become our most loyal and best workers.

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The COVID 19 pandemic has impacted young South Australians greatly and according to the Australian Government’s Labour Market Portal, the youth unemployment rate in South Australia is 13.9% more than double the general unemployment rate of 6.3%.

the best available applicant for their vacancy, it is not their core role to help those with additional challenges. However, the range of current State and Federal Government initiatives provide incentives to employ young people as apprentices and trainees making it easier than ever before.

The longer young people are out of work, the more likely it is that their skills and productivity deteriorate, as does their selfesteem and mental health (Youth Employment Strategy).

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not suitable and those who have not transitioned to work post school. Employment Options encourages business, decision makers and others to take advantage of Government’s incentives to broaden their recruitment processes and include a young person who may not fit the brief of a “good one”. Reach out to Employment Options to explore partnerships to develop new opportunities for young people in the current employment market.

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PREPARING FOR A

JOB INTERVIEW By Sally Richardson

Shortlisted? Invited to attend an interview? Here are some tips to make you shine! Firstly, research the company. Know their product, culture, mission and vision. Do a pre-interview run to the street address ensuring you know where to go and how to get there (especially if you are using public transport) so that you will arrive on time.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EMPLOYMENT WORD SEARCH Find and circle the education, training and employment related words in the grid below. Words are hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally and even backwards! Solution is on page 30.

Secondly, dress appropriately. Neat, clean and tidy always wins. Black/Navy Blue matching skirt/ pants, white shirt/top. No brands, little jewellery, no piercings or tatts on show. Avoid wearing too much perfume/after-shave and make-up, and do not smoke before an interview because you will reek! Meet your interviewer with a friendly smile and a firm handshake and maintain eye contact. Take a photocopy of your CV, covering letter and any formal certificates and references with you. Thirdly, have about 3-4 well thought-out, preprepared questions to ask them when invited to do so. DO NOT ASK ABOUT SALARY – this is not the right time. Finally, Ascertain when they might be back in touch with you, if they require any more information from you, and thank them for their time. It is always a good idea to send a thank you email the next day re-stating your interest in the position and to address any issues that may have arisen during the interview.

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GIVING THINGS A CRACK PAYS OFF:

Tanner’s story

Tanner has been able to manage his extreme anxiety to find a permanent job with an egg farm where he feels happy and respected. When the Adelaide job seeker joined MatchWorks in 2017, he had never worked or completed formal education. Tanner identifies as transgender and his MatchWorks Employment Consultant, Bessie Baker supported Tanner to change his name on his birth certificate to be gender-specific to him. She also enrolled him in education to complete his South Australian Certificate of Education. “Tanner is a very special client,” Bessie said. “Despite his deep-seated anxiety, he was keen to further his education and to participate in the small job club we were holding.” “Before I met Bessie it was hard for me to find work,” said Tanner. “I tried to do a course in business, but it was too difficult.” A NEW PATH When Tanner was ready, Bessie reached out to an Adelaide egg packer and distribution centre for possible employment. After a phone call between owner Anne, Tanner and Bessie, things started to move in a positive direction.

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“When Tanner started work, he needed some support,” Bessie said. “We had daily calls with him and weekly contact with his employer. For months he was so anxious that he would eat lunch alone, but with some encouragement he started visiting the lunchroom. Now he talks to everyone there and he is highly-regarded at work.” Bessie also supported Tanner with: • Personal Protective Equipment for work including boots and clothing. • Fuel vouchers. • Daily support calls, transitioning to weekly. • His literacy with challenging documents. “Tanner has been happily employed for three years and the farm has no intention of losing him,” Bessie said.

“Bessie helped me to follow my passion, and I still talk to her regularly. I’m happy now, I really like my job and it’s physical which suits me a lot.”

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DEVELOPING SKILLS IN

AGRI-FOOD Situated in the heart of Salisbury is a unique cafe where a lot goes on behind the scenes. Cafe 91 is an outward sign of a specialist training school known as the Independent Institute of Food Processing (iifp). Training kitchens behind the cafe are full of students during the week learning about food preparation, baking, hospitality, coffee making and customer service. Director of the training organisation, Stephan Knoll said that his aim is to nurture young people so they can make a contribution to the local

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community. Providing Providing skilled skilled work work experience is the way he does it. Stephan begins at school level and looks for students with a spark for the Agri-Food industry. He then ignites that spark by outlining the opportunities in an industry that can take a person along many career pathways. "Apprenticeships, “Apprenticeships, scholarships, work experience and government incentives are there to help young people achieve, and we navigate

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access to these incentives,” said Stephan who started his career in the family smallgoods business where he saw a need for the agri-food industry to improve their practices. He began teaching which led to bigger things, and in 2002 he started iifp. Today iifp is focussed on the concept of Paddock to Plate, developing a reconnection between eating and an understanding of where food comes from. ED

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How to declutter your wardrobe in 3 easy steps

Maybe you are moving, need space for new fashion, or your figure has changed. All this leads to the need to clean out your wardrobe. But decluttering is a hard job, full of emotion, guilt and indecision, so here are a few tips to help you:

TIME TO DO IT: Decluttering takes time and emotional strength, so start one morning when you are fresh and determined, on a day without distractions. Have something to eat and drink before you tackle the big job and see it through to completion. WHERE TO DO IT: Pull everything out onto the floor or bed and put it in piles - tops, pants, shoes, bags, hats, underwear, jewellery, sleepwear, sportswear, wet weather etc. DECISION MAKING: Prepare 3 big boxes or bags labelled Throw Outs. Donations. Maybe.

THROW OUT BOX: This box is easy. It's for anything that is faded, frayed, has a broken clip or a bit missing such as a button or stone from jewellery, anything that has lost its shape or elasticity. Worn out shoes and discoloured underwear and sleepwear goes into this box. It is destined for the garbage bin next pickup.

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DONATION BOX: This box brings pleasure. Think of someone getting joy from the dresses from your youth, your lovely top that doesn’t fit any more, the earrings that are too long for you, the scarves you no longer wear, the shoes that are too high or too tight, the hats that were once so fashionable.

MAYBE BOX: This box is for security. If there is something that is too close to your heart to throw out or give away, put it here. Hide the box out of sight and mark it with a date to revisit, maybe a year (put it in your diary). If you haven't needed any items in the box or thought about the contents, or you have not regained the slim figure you hoped for, then you know what to do with this box. Don’t open it - that would spell disaster. Take it straight to the donation depot and kiss it goodbye.

There are only 7 days in a week and we tend to wear the same things (our favourites) over and over, so ask yourself how many tops do you really need? 5? 10? How many pairs of earrings? 20? 30? What about jackets? 6? 8? Now, save your favourites and spread them out in your spacious wardrobe so they are quick and easy to find, with even a little space for something new! ED

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH We all like to help others. But, when it comes to mental health, what steps can we take to support ourselves? Psychological research reveals a range of approaches that can help you stay mentally healthy and make the most out of your life. 1. CONNECT WITH OTHERS

Having deep, meaningful relationships helps mental health. Build a rich social network by flexing your communication skills. Really listen to others and be genuine, sharing your thoughts and feelings. Celebrate everyday positive experiences with friends. Research shows doing this boosts wellbeing by helping you savour good things and make great feelings last longer.

2. KEEP YOUR PERSPECTIVE Avoiding difficult emotions, keeping feelings to yourself, or stewing over problems reduces wellbeing. Those able to process their emotions well typically experience better mental health. Emotion processing involves being open to experiences and accepting all your feelings and thoughts, including the difficult ones. You can maintain your perspective by asking yourself: Am I overestimating the likelihood of a negative outcome or am I underestimating my ability to cope?

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3. DEVELOP POSITIVE HABITS

Positive psychology has introduced the concept of ‘flourishing’. This is when you enjoy positive emotions, healthy relationships, meaning and purpose in life, and a sense of accomplishment. What can help you flourish? Research suggests acting with kindness, generosity, forgiveness and compassion towards others, cultivating a sense of gratitude and appreciation, savouring things you love, knowing and using personal strengths, being creative and feeling optimistic.

4. LIVE UP TO YOUR VALUES

Living a life consistent with your values leads to improved wellbeing. Be aware of your own values – of how you would like to lead your life, behave towards others, and treat yourself. Then find ways to ensure your life is in keeping with those ideals. This is better for your wellbeing than responding to events habitually, without awareness or purpose.

5. BE KIND TO YOURSELF

Treat yourself with the same kindness, concern and support you’d show a good friend facing struggles. Rather than reproaching yourself, recognise that life is full of mistakes and inadequacies. This is the essence of self-compassion, which fosters resilience in the face of adversity. Mindfulness, which is the ability to take note of your own experience without being overwhelmed by it, is an essential component of self-compassion. It allows you to maintain perspective without judgement and helps you keep a healthy balance between the things that go right in life and the things that go wrong.

6. IMPROVE YOUR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

We all have many roles in life. You might be a parent, a partner, an employee, a student, a church member, a teammate, a carer or a volunteer. It is easy to feel pulled between responsibilities and it can be tempting to sacrifice important

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parts of your life. This can leave you less satisfied and more stressed. Researchers suggest that working towards greater balance fosters wellbeing. Think about how satisfied you are with the different areas of your life: relationships, work, recreation, health, exercise, selfdevelopment, and spiritual life. Are you devoting the amount of attention you would like to each? Making more time for some, and putting boundaries around others, might help create that balance. Taking time to wind down and enjoy relaxing activities is an important part of a balanced life and helps to reduce stress. Relaxing activities, such as gardening or reading, listening to music, walking or singing, should be an important part of your routine.

7. LAUGH LOUD & OFTEN

Laughter really is good medicine. Humour that expresses positive emotion and messages (rather than humour that puts yourself or other people down), is good

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for your mental health. It has been found to release ‘feel good’ hormones, increase optimism, improve your mood over time, and improve relationships by increasing connection and intimacy.

8. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF

A good lifestyle supports mental health. Research suggests that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, and regular moderate exercise, boosts your wellbeing. Making sure some of your exercise occurs in green spaces outside has extra benefits to mental health. Eat a well-balanced nutritious diet, exercise regularly, get out into nature, and avoid excessive use of alcohol and drugs.

9. GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Getting quality sleep, and enough of it, is essential for physical and mental health. Your idea of a good night’s sleep might differ from the next person. Some people need more than eight hours of sleep to feel rested, others less. Your sleep patterns may vary as you age.

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Stress, worries, big life events, changes to shift work or daily routines and changes in home life can affect our sleep. Using electronic devices such as tablets, mobile phones or even the TV before bed, can disrupt sleep, as can caffeinated drinks, cigarettes, alcohol, and some medications and drugs. Your bedroom can affect your sleep, as temperature, light and noise can all disrupt sleep.

10. SEEK HELP IF NEEDED

There are many effective treatments available for people experiencing mental health difficulties. Psychologists have a range of approaches that can help you with difficulties you may face – and they are backed by evidence. Remember, delaying treatment or dropping out too early can make recovery slower. What’s more, other problems can creep in, such as relationship problems, issues with work, and other stresses. So don’t delay. See your GP or look for a psychologist with experience in addressing your issues.

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COMMUNITY CLEANUP Fishing in Dry Creek for rubbish, scrambling in bushes for scraps and cleaning footpath litter from Mawson Lakes resulted in a mountain of rubbish collected during Community CleanUp Day. More than 50 residents and members of the Lions Club of Salisbury and the Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes grabbed large yellow bags, gloves and tongs and got to work on a Saturday morning last month. What a huge success. Northern Living was at the scene to capture the action. Thank you to everyone who participated and to Beau Brug who organised the cleanup. ED

Trevor and Kris Mead hunt for rubbish caught under bushes along the walkway

Viv Ward pitching in

Gail and Jim Hemmings hunt rubbish along Mawson Lakes Boulevard

A mountain of rubbish. Thanks to Beau Brug (right) who organised the cleanup. pictured with Munhemul, Gail & Jim Hemmings, and Kin offloading their finds. Bikash enjoys working with his daughter Bijeta (8) and son Bigyan (7)

Satwinder Mann and son Aganveer who attends Mawson Lakes School collected two bags of rubbish near the school

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Elizabeth, a member of the Lions Club, gathers small bits of rubbish in Mobara Park

Erin Williams wore her gumboots to go fishing for rubbish in Dry Creek, encouraged by Chris Jones, both from Salisbury Lions Club

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BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS Guest Speaker at the launch of the new boat ramp at St Kilda, George Bolten from the Boating Industry Association, said that good boating facilities act as a catalyst to draw visitors to regions and they are an important economic, tourism and social driver. In South Australia there are 59,000 registered vessels, plus as many again in paddle craft, sailing dingies and stand-up paddle boards. There are 298,000 boat licence holders.

“1 in 10 Aussies have a boat licence – 85% of the registered fleet, is under 6m in length,” said George. The State Government has a strategic plan giving priorities for activating key boating hubs, connecting key boating routes and improving safety. It takes into account, a holistic approach to the entire launching facility including ramps, pontoons, jetties, car and trailer parks, wash downs, toilet amenities, lighting and fish cleaning stations. It contributed $860,000 for the additional boat ramp lane and mooring pontoons at St Kilda. At the launch last month, Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM said that this facility which includes a mobility hoist for the disabled, is critically important to the northern metropolitan area. “These improvements with the upgraded ramps and pontoons, will help alleviate congestion, improve safety and pedestrian connection between moored boats and the trailer parking area. It will make the whole process of launching and retrieving, a much better experience.” ED

“We are a nation of boaters, with boating being one of the leading pastimes in Australia” Editor Linda Vining with George Bolton from the Boating Industry SA, Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM, and Deputy Mayor Chad Buchan

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PICTURE PUZZLE Unscramble the words on the children's tops to reveal which country they were born in!

Each number 1-26 represents a letter in the order it appears in the alphabet. A=1, B=2, C=3 etc. The numbers and therefore letters which are NOT shown will form a jumbled word related to the cartoon drawing. WHAT FOOD IS THE BOY EATING?

hidden words Find ten words beginning with W from these jumbled letters. Use the picture clue to solve one of the hidden words. If you can find fourteen words you're a genius!

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CATCH THE DIFFERENCE Examine the pictures carefully and find the two that are the same.

musical maze Can you beat the drum? Find your way through the maze and make some music!

word jumble Study the picture below for clues and unscramble the words that relate to the shiny character

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PETS CORNER AN INVITATION TO SAY HELLO If you get out and about in Mawson Lakes, chances are you’ve seen us two little blokes. We’re Tredders and CornDogs and we wander around the lakes with our mum and dad up to 3 times a day to say g'day to our adoring fans… or frankly, anyone who'll let us! We are West Highland Whites, or “Westies” as most people say. We’re brothers, but we couldn't be more different. I’m CornDogs, the sensible one who protects and monitors everyone and everything to make sure no harm comes to the family. Tredders, or Mr Sniffalot as he is sometimes known because he will sniff every surface possible and takes forever to do it, simply does whatever he wants, when he wants, but doesn't let anything or anyone bother him. He loves everyone and just loves to be loved. We've been known to walk down a street only to hear kids shout:

“Is that Tredders and CornDogs!?”

And then we sit back, basking in the glory. We’ve also been known on many occasions to stop and stare at a newly parked car across the road and wait until the owner walks across the street for a free pat. If they don’t, we simply say,

“Do you not know who we are?!!” Once they realise they’re in the presence of such A-list talent – they quickly come to their senses, apologise immediately and have to give extended pats to make up for not coming over sooner, such are our expectations!

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Blueberry Cheesecake Slice Treat yourself without guilt. This recipe is so yummy you wouldn’t think it was low fat. INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup milk arrowroot biscuits 2 tablespoons of sugar plus 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup oats 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted 1 package (250g) reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream, beaten 2 tablespoons blueberry jam 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries

CROSSWORD SOLUTION Solution no 16,051 FROM PAGE 6 B U C K E T L A R C ON S T A N O H S MA I N S E P H A R D A N O T S T OMA C H R I H HO A X I N D U N U P A G U

LOW FAT & DELICIOUS!

METHOD

In a small bowl, combine biscuit crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, oats and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 180°c for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Fold in beaten cream. Spread over crust. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat blueberry jam on high for 15-20 seconds or until warmed; gently stir in blueberries. Spoon over filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 1 serving = approx 615kj

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Picture Puzzle 1. Sweden 2. India 3. Indonesia

Catch the difference: 1 and 3.

Jumbled numbers: NUTS Hidden Words: Walrus, wall, walls, walk, walks, walker, war, wars, was, wake, weak, well, wells. BONUS WORD: wreak

Number 2 is missing the grass stain from the knee and Number 4 the ball is in a different position Word Jumble: Compact, disc, drive, storage, computer, technology

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